The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched today two fusion publications - the World Fusion Outlook 2024 and Fusion Key Elements - underscoring the growing interest and progress in developing fusion technology to provide a clean, safe and limitless source of energy.
"The fusion sector is experiencing an unprecedented transformation, driven by scientific breakthroughs, combined with a surge in private sector investment," said IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, who presented the two publications at the inaugural ministerial meeting of the World Fusion Energy Group (WFEG) in Rome.
In its second edition, the World Fusion Outlook 2024 provides an overview of the current state and direction of the fusion field. Fusion Key Elements highlights the importance of sharing a common vision and understanding of the path leading to commercialization of fusion energy among all stakeholders involved.
"The IAEA has intensified its involvement, resulting in the World Fusion Outlook and Fusion Key Elements, as well as the expansion of our activities devoted to advancing fusion engineering, ensuring safety, addressing environmental concerns, developing regulatory frameworks, and examining the socio-economic dimensions related to fusion energy," Director General Grossi said.
